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MV54 BUF

2005 Ktm 400 Exc

Orange Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

4,534 mi
Last recorded4,534 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ktm 400 Exc3,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 BUF
MakeKtm
Model400 Exc
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 4,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake weak

Fail 20 Apr 2026 4,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake weak

Pass 4 Jul 2024 4,444 miles

front brake, slight judder

front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 4 Jul 2024 4,444 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front brake, slight judder

front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 20 Jun 2023 4,424 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 4,424 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 4,234 miles

Front slight front judder

Rear slight rear judder

Fail 24 May 2022 4,234 miles

Front slight front judder

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear slight rear judder

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 3,802 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 25 Jan 2020 3,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2016

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2016

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 13 May 2014 3,060 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 2,968 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 2,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 1,691 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 1,177 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 681 miles

How Reliable is the Ktm 400 Exc?

Based on 5,491 MOT tests across 599 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
599
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 114
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 91
wheel bearings have excessive free play 78
Tyre is unsuitable 63
wheel bearings have excessive free play 52
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MV54 BUF is a 2005 Ktm 400 Exc in Orange with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Ktm 400 Exc models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 3,982 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ktm 400 Exc fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV54 BUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ktm 400 Exc typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Ktm 400 Exc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV54 BUF is a 2005 Ktm 400 Exc, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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